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Cocaine abuse and its treatment
W C Hall1, R L Talbert, L Ereshefsky
1Department of Pharmacy, Lackland Air Force Base, Texas.
Pharmacotherapy
|January 1, 1990
Summary
Cocaine abuse causes acute and chronic health issues affecting major body systems. Treatment involves supportive care, with psychotherapy and medications showing promise for managing withdrawal symptoms.
Area of Science:
- Pharmacology
- Neuroscience
- Toxicology
Background:
- Cocaine use and abuse present significant challenges for healthcare professionals, necessitating management of acute and chronic intoxication.
- Casual cocaine use is increasingly recognized as non-benign, with a growing list of associated medical complications.
- Understanding the neurobiology of cocaine addiction, particularly dopaminergic system involvement in reward and withdrawal, is crucial.